Cardinal mark will lead of Canada is 68 brought up in this northern Quebec village tiny -- population. 450. He has seven Brothers and sisters and in true Canadian style -- ice hockey to thank for being called to the church he broke his leg. The -- humankind and that darting into. How quickly enough. -- a reflection yes. We'll let still plays ice hockey whenever he can -- passion he shared with the Pope who made him a cardinal. Well that was -- parish priest in his hometown and later a missionary in Bogota Colombia and now serves as head of the powerful congregation of bishops. When he was prime native Canada will let staunch conservative views made him a lightning rot in Canadian politics he opposes abortion. Even in cases of rape. He's against same sex marriage to. He's been tour. Difficult. To have days. And what -- is a man of conviction. Will let once said being up hoped would be a nightmare. I have to be ready. Even if I think that. Probably others could do it better. But for his 91 year old mom. It'd be a dream come true.

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